INSULIN When you binge it affects your hormonal system and mostly changes the insulin, thyroid and serotonin levels. Insulin is affected due to the high levels carbohydrates available. Elevated insulin levels will trigger your pancreas to make more and more insulin. This results in a slower and slower metabolism. Do you think it is easy [...]
By: Hugo Rivera The more I frequent several gyms across the nation, the more I see a trend of people emphasizing machine work over free weights. While I think machines are great for beginners, for those who are nursing an injury, or for finishing work designed to target specific muscles, the majority of your bodybuilding [...]
Make smarter choices when you eat junk food. 1. Control cravings Complete deprivation is not the solution. A denied craving can quickly spiral out of control, leading to bingeing or overeating. If you’re craving fries or chips, for example, eat a small serving of fries, or buy the mini 150-calorie bag of chips and be [...]
By Dorian Yates During my Mr. Olympia reign, I was known for my training intensity. Probably more accurately, I was recognized for my ability to take my sets to total failure and often beyond. To do that, I employed several techniques to stress the target muscle to its maximum capacity. This month I will discuss [...]
Extra-virgin olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative stress. Researchers writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal Nutrition and Metabolism exposed rats to a moderately toxic herbicide known to deplete antioxidants and cause oxidative stress, finding that those rats fed on a diet containing the olive oil were partially protected from the resulting liver [...]
